Question

read the passage from the seven voyages of sinbad the sailor. the porter followed the servant into a vast room, where a great company was seated round a table covered with all sorts of delicacies. in the place of honor sat a tall, grave man, whose long white beard gave him a venerable air. behind his chair stood a crowd of attendants eager to minister to his wants. this was the famous sinbad himself. the porter, more than ever alarmed at the sight of so much magnificence, tremblingly saluted the noble company. sinbad, making a sign to him to approach, caused him to be seated at his right hand, and himself heaped choice morsels upon his plate, and poured out for him a draught of excellent wine, and presently, when the banquet drew to a close, spoke to him familiarly, asking his name and occupation. how do the underlined words and phrases in the passage create meaning? they explain the porters anxiety at meeting a well - known man. they set up a threatening conflict between sinbad and the porter. they describe the layout of the dining hall and the porters location in it. they demonstrate sinbads respectability and his generosity toward the porter.

Explanation:

The under - lined words and phrases describe a grand setting with a great company, a table covered with delicacies, a venerable man (Sinbad) with attendants. They paint a picture of Sinbad's high - status and respectable position. There is no indication of anxiety in meeting a well - known man, no threatening conflict, and no focus on the porter's location. Sinbad's actions of making the porter sit at his right hand and serving him show his respectability and generosity.

Answer:

They demonstrate Sinbad's respectability and his generosity toward the porter.